Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question
Average Number of New Citizens and PRs Enlisted for Full-time National Service
Ministry of DefenceSpeakers
Transcript
78 Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Minister for Defence of the 20% of enlisted National Servicemen consisting of new citizens by registration and permanent residents (PRs), what is the current average number of new citizens and PRs enlisted respectively for full-time National Service.
Dr Ng Eng Hen: In 2021, about 2,500 citizens by registration and 2,000 Permanent Residents (PRs) enlisted for full-time National Service.